19-year-old Edward Coristine, known to millions as “Big Balls,” is being hailed as a modern-day hero after a brutal attempted carjacking in Washington, D.C. left him bloodied but unbowed.
Now, thanks to his extraordinary bravery, President Donald Trump’s administration is reportedly considering awarding him the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor. This would put him alongside icons like conservative icon Rush Limbaugh, Martin Luther King Jr., and Mother Teresa.
According to the police report, Coristine shoved his girlfriend into the car and slammed the door shut, shielding her from an oncoming mob of ten juvenile assailants. Two of the thugs, both just 15 years old, have been arrested. The rest remain on the streets.
The attack left Coristine bloodied and hospitalized but alive.
President Donald Trump, visibly outraged, posted a photo of Coristine’s battered face to Truth Social on Tuesday and blasted the city’s Democrat leadership for allowing “local ‘youths’ and gang members” to roam free without consequence.
Trump wrote:
“Crime in Washington, D.C., is totally out of control. Local “youths” and gang members, some only 14, 15, and 16-years-old, are randomly attacking, mugging, maiming, and shooting innocent Citizens, at the same time knowing that they will be almost immediately released. They are not afraid of Law Enforcement because they know nothing ever happens to them, but it’s going to happen now!
The Law in D.C. must be changed to prosecute these “minors” as adults, and lock them up for a long time, starting at age 14. The most recent victim was beaten mercilessly by local thugs. Washington, D.C., must be safe, clean, and beautiful for all Americans and, importantly, for the World to see.
If D.C. doesn’t get its act together, and quickly, we will have no choice but to take Federal control of the City, and run this City how it should be run, and put criminals on notice that they’re not going to get away with it anymore.
Perhaps it should have been done a long time ago, then this incredible young man, and so many others, would not have had to go through the horrors of Violent Crime. If this continues, I am going to exert my powers, and FEDERALIZE this City. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!”
Just two weeks after the savage assault, the White House is now saying Coristine could be in line for the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor.
The idea came during a White House press briefing when Benny Johnson asked if Trump might consider awarding the medal to Coristine for his “heroic actions just a few blocks from this building.”
Benny Johnson:
“In the heroic actions of a member of this administration, just a few blocks from this building, will the President consider giving the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Big Balls?”Karoline Leavitt:
“I haven’t spoken to him about that, but perhaps it’s something he would consider. I’ll ask him and get back to you, Benny.”
WATCH:
BREAKING Karoline Leavitt said Trump could consider giving ‘Big Balls’ the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his heroic actions
LET’S FREAKING GO pic.twitter.com/UliBskQhiP
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